“All the history we have with groin injuries through the years is they
just need time,’’ Holland said. “Hopefully we caught it early on in the
process and it’s just going to be a few days.’’

Holland said he doesn't believe Cleary has had any tests done (MRI, ultrasound).

Cleary was first injured March 19 in Edmonton. He sat out two games,
and in his second game back, Friday against Minnesota, he reaggravated
the injury and left in the first period.

The Red Wings do not have the salary cap space to recall anybody from
Grand Rapids, barring a long-term injury, which this does not appear to
be. Defenseman Derek Meech will continue to fill in at forward when needed.